Lily! You've started school! My first day back to work was September 22nd, but I worked at home with you until November 17th. Leaving you was very, very hard. I knew you would be fine because you're going to the same school Eva goes to. It's a great place, and it's just two blocks from my office. I walk down to nurse you at lunch every day, and most days, I leave you napping in your crib.
You're a lot of fun right now. You're big and hardy, and you smile and laugh all the time. You make everyone feel special because you smile at them. We went to one of your daddy's great aunt's birthday party yesterday, and you let all kinds of people hold you and pass you around. Eva never was as friendly as you are.
You're a super snuggly girl. This is you and me loving int he chair where I sit to nurse you most of the time. You like my soft bathrobe.
And here you are with Eva, who you adore. She loves you very much, too. It's hard to get pictures of both of you making a cute face at the same time. Eva's always on the move! You watch her while she plays around, and you laugh and laugh at her when she talks to you. I have to ask her to calm down and be gentle sometimes because she's a little rough and wild with you, but you don't seem to mind.
You're starting to be able to sit up for a few seconds unsupported. You kind of prop on your tummy and thighs. You're deliciously chubby. I think you and Eva will enjoy each other even more when you can sit up.
Just last night, I was giving you a bath and you started slapping at the water. I used to put you in a baby bathtub, but I've been just holding you and washing you lately. I love feeling your little naked chubs in my arms while you kick your legs and look all around. You love to take a bath.
Sweet, sleepy girl.